Used 2014 Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Excellent Car for all around town driving at 40mpg avg
kirk_jackson, Cincinnati, OH, 03/27/2014
Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
We just bought our 2014 Nissan Versa Note and I have to say it is great. You can't hear the engine below about 2000 rpm which is the usable economical range. I am getting about 39 to 40 mpg average by watching the mpg constantly. Key is 25 inner city and 55 freeway on cruise. Lots of interior room except the driver door touches my left leg. We got the SV model at 500 of base which included everything. Very easy to park in tight spaces which is something we required. Has euro styling better than competitors. I am learning more about this car every day. Uphill is not good so go 20 to maximize economy. No sun roof.
It was a good car, until it wasnt.
Curtis Kendall, Garland, TX, 10/22/2018
updated 10/24/2022
Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
When one thing breaks, it all starts to break. My transmission failed at roughly 78,000 miles. I've been told by numerous mechanics that the transmission on the car is horrendous. If its Used, got 50k+ mileage and has its original transmission, DO NOT BUY IT. As soon as my transmission was fixed, the arms on my shocks broke. Then my gas tank went bad. All within 3 months, so just be aware. In spite of all that, everything before this point has been awesome. The acceleration leaves something to be desired (don't take it up in the mountains or anything) but if you're just commuting locally, its great. The turning is good and has plenty of room for the type of car it is.
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Great little car
icecream3, Chicago, IL, 07/25/2013
updated 07/25/2016
Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 28 people found this review helpful
We got our blue Versa Note on 7-12-13. I have to say we did a lot of research on this vehicle and others, Honda Fit, Hyundai Elantra, etc., what drove us to the new note was it's claim on fuel economy. Well after driving it for almost 2 weeks now I can say that there fuel economy rating is pretty spot on, we are getting 34 in the city, and the few times that it has been on the highway we are getting 42 on the highway. I am quite impressed with that. It has a nice quite ride for a car of its size also. The exterior is stylish, but the interior is the same as the versa sedan which bland. But the controls are all easy to get to and work well, the back up camera is quite handy. Updates coming. 7-25-16 Now that we have had it for just over 3 years I have to say it is good for an around town car, lots of little shakes and noises from the dash. It is a cheap car and that reflects with the interior componets. Fuel economy is still very good overall getting 36.5 mpg. It is definitely not meant for cold and snow, starts good warms up slow. As for the summer it will take it 30 miles to cool the car down, it has a very weak climate control system, you have to turn up the fan all the way to 4 just to feel some air whether it is hot or cold and it is very noisy. Overall a good commuter car, as for taking on long trips be prepared for back aches. Would not buy it again, or recommend to others, has kinda soured me on purchasing another make of Nissan, as I am afraid they will be the same for the heating and cooling part of it.
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surprisingly good
frankevich, Auburn, MA, 07/28/2014
updated 01/31/2017
Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 18 people found this review helpful
We say "surprisingly good" because if one read all the negative reviews...well you get the idea. Note's MPG, with usually two aboard, and under all conditions including steep hills and a couple of mountains, is astonishing at 40+ mpg average. Car is noticeably quiet and has a nice ride on most road surfaces. CVT takes some getting used to but we favor it over regular automatics. Car really rolls (due in part to its low drag figure.) We found the strength of the car is on the open road--this is no "grocery getter" only, as described by one dopey reviewer. So, car looks good, is well built, great mpg's, is quiet and rides well. What more could one want? 7/2016 Addendum Car continues to impress. We like more than ever. Great for distance driving for this class. Impressively low drag coefficent means this car really wants to roll. Outstanding mpg's in warm weather: 40-41 or more mpg with conservative driving and use of 15" alloy wheels, properly inflated 185/65R15 LRR tires, and low friction Mobil 1 0W30 oil. Directionally stable (no "darting" or excessive wheel correction) and light steering makes this car a joy to drive and maneuver. Well Recommended. 1/30/17 update: The car keeps impressing for the reasons cited above, e.g. mpg's, trip comfort, large interior, etc. Fires up instantly in frigid weather, no mechanical issues yet. Motor at idle is whisper quiet (barely audible and no vibes.) On the road, easy to keep the revs under 3000 (even on hills) which means noise levels are impressively low. With the superb mileage figures (conservatively driven) and smooth quietness, feels like you are driving an EV or hybrid! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it, and would purchase again.
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Wouldn't buy one again, ever...
Lauren, Richmond, CA, 01/07/2018
Nissan Versa Note 1.6 SV 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
CVT Transmissions are having trouble in general, not only with this car. Bought ours at 40K. Two years later, just after the manufacturer's warrantee ended transmission failed at 60,800. Found out this is not uncommon. However, before the failure, we really liked the car.
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